Why you should make friends with your sugar cravings

Why you should make friends with your sugar cravings

Here’s the thing about sugar cravings: They’re not going away. Ever. Humans crave sugar for some very good reasons. Back in the day – the caveman/woman day, that is – it told us which foods would give us energy. It also told us which foods were safe, since lots of...
Easy food upgrades for a healthier diet

Easy food upgrades for a healthier diet

I got this email from a new reader the other day: “I’m a picky eater and am probably an unhealthy eater. I need to open my mind to new foods and eating habits to get back on a healthy path.” First of all, yay that she’s decided to up her game with food! Making that...
4 important questions to ask yourself about self-care

4 important questions to ask yourself about self-care

I recently shared a business plan with a group of fellow entrepreneurs/business owners. In it, I mentioned that a big part of my mission is teaching “extreme self-care” to women juggling a busy life. My friend Jenny wrote to me, saying that the idea of...
25 ways to power up your morning with oatmeal

25 ways to power up your morning with oatmeal

I know it’s June, but I’m still on an oatmeal kick at breakfast most mornings. (It’s still a little chilly here in Seattle.) Oatmeal is endlessly versatile – and great with summer fruit on top! – so I never get bored. And it’s...